Beyond Doom and Gloom: Climate Solutions

Step 1.

Contact elected representatives today! You don’t have to be an energy expert to make a difference. Get their contact info.

You can use either or both of the scripts below. Call one day using the first script, and another day using the second!

“Hello, my name is ____________. My email is _______. I care about renewable energies and want a rapid ramp up in the implementation of solar and wind projects. Please work on energy policies to make this happen. It will produce jobs, help the economy, increase health, and protect the environment. Please let me know what you do.”

“Hello, my name is ____________ . My email is _______. I care about energy efficiency standards and want to see an increase in policies supporting high efficiency buildings and transportation. Please work on energy policies to make that happen. What is holding you back from supporting clean energy policies? (and how can I help* optional) Please let me know what you do.”

Here are some tips for making effective calls:

Emails and phone calls are best
Be brief. Stick to one issue per email/call

Introduce yourself/include your contact info

Be polite! Anger and rudeness will not leave a favorable impression

You can call policy makers even if you do not live in their districts!

Step 2.

Post on your social media accounts “I took action at ClimateFixes.org and you can too”

Step 3.

Visit the following websites and take action to make a positive difference.

Key Facts About Clean Energy

Renewable electricity generation from technologies that are commercially available today, in combination with a more flexible electric system, is more than adequate to supply 80% of total U.S. electricity generation in 2050 while meeting electricity demand on an hourly basis in every region of the country.

The abundance and diversity of U.S. renewable energy resources can support multiple combinations

Additional Information

Interested in learning more? The links below provide helpful background. Don’t forget to take action with the information above too!

The Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium (HEASC) and the Disciplinary Associations Network for Sustainability (DANS) have created this initiative to empower students, educators, and the public to advocate for climate solutions.